1.name the literary work in which Darwin outlined his views on
evolution; tell why he finally decided to publish the book after
leaving it “on the shelf” for almost 25-years.

2.give the term that describes the natural differences among
the individuals of a species.

3.describe the process of selective breeding; give the name
Darwin used for the process.

4.give the term that describes an organism’s ability to survive
and reproduce in a certain environment while undergoing its struggle
for existence.

5.give the term for any inherited characteristic that increases
an organism’s chances of survival.

6.give the phrase Darwin coined to describe, “Individuals with
characteristics that are not well suited to their
environment….either die or leave few offspring. Individuals that
are better suited to their environment…..survive and produce most
successfully.”

7.give the name Darwin gave to the concept described above.

8.describe homologous structures.

9.tell what is meant when a structure is said to be vestigial.

10.summarize (list) the five major tenants of Darwin’s theory
as shown on page 386.